Cast iron gas-fired water-filled radiator with 8 sections

Made:
1900-1920 in Birmingham

Cast iron gas-fired water-filled radiator with 8 sections, whereby each section is filled with water which is not circulated but which is heated by burners underneath (burners missing), for use in shops and offices, by John Wright and Co, Birmingham, 1900-1920.

Details

Category:
Domestic Appliances
Object Number:
1970-351
Materials:
whole, iron (cast)
Measurements:
height 990 mm
width 540 mm
depth 270 mm
type:
radiator
credit:
On loan from Bedford Estates

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